What ingredients are in a Grand Blue?

1 1/2 cl Malibu rum, 1 1/2 cl Peach schnapps, 1 1/2 cl Blue Curacao, 3 cl Sweet and Sour

What glass do you use for a Grand Blue?

A Grand Blue is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

How strong is a Grand Blue?

A Grand Blue has an estimated ABV of 10,30%.

How many calories are in a Grand Blue?

A Grand Blue contains approximately 152 calories per serving.

Grand Blue

Verre Old-fashioned glass

Difficulté Medium

Calories ~152 kcal

ABV 10,30%

Ingrédients

Malibu rum 1 1/2 cl
Peach schnapps 1 1/2 cl
Blue Curacao 1 1/2 cl
Sweet and Sour 3 cl

Instructions

Serve in an old fashioned glass.

Sweet Fruity

The Grand Blue is a sweet, tropical cocktail combining Malibu coconut rum, peach schnapps, Blue Curaçao, and sweet and sour mix, served over ice in an old-fashioned glass. The blue Curaçao gives the drink its striking blue-green color, while the Malibu and peach schnapps provide a sweet coconut-peach tropical character. The sweet and sour mix adds both sweetness and tartness.

History & Origins

The Grand Blue belongs to the family of visually colorful tropical cocktails that became popular in American bars during the 1980s and 1990s alongside Blue Curaçao's rise as a fashionable bartending ingredient. The combination of tropical coconut, peach, and citrus flavors in a visually striking blue drink reflects the era's preference for fruit-forward, visually impressive cocktails. Its precise origin is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: sweet coconut from the Malibu, peach from the schnapps, and a bright orange and sweet-sour citrus note from the other components. Palate: sweet and tropical with coconut and peach leading, balanced by the sweet and sour mix's tart counterpoint. Finish: sweet, fruity, and tropical with a lingering coconut-peach character.

coconut peach tropical sweet citrus

Pro Tip

Shake all ingredients with ice before straining over fresh ice in the glass for the clearest presentation of the Blue Curaçao's vibrant color.

Data verified septembre 2016

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